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Facilities: Life Safety Technician

RochesterRegional Health

ROCHESTER, NYFull-time$21–28/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21–28/hr
Location
ROCHESTER, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NYS Class D Driver's License

Job overview

The Life Safety Technician coordinates and performs fire protection program activities across assigned sites to support compliance with NFPA requirements and state and local codes. The role includes inspecting, servicing, and maintaining fire protection systems and equipment, coordinating vendors, and supporting inspections, drills, repairs, and facility projects. The position is full-time at Unity Hospital in Rochester, with a weekday day-shift schedule.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Fire Protection ProgramsFire System InspectionFire System MaintenanceFire System TroubleshootingFire System RepairFire System TestingFire and Building CodesNFPA StandardsFire Alarm SystemsStandingWalkingLiftingReachingBendingPushingPulling

Qualifications

AAS in Fire Protection Technology or Related Field or High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1-3 Years Relevant Work ExperienceNYS Class D Driver's License1-3 Years Fire Alarm Systems Experience

Full job description

Description SUMMARY Coordinates and/or performs activities for the fire protection programs of multiple sites as assigned to ensure compliance with NFPA requirements and state and local codes. This includes inspection, service, and maintenance of systems and equipment such as sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, kitchen and computer room fire suppression systems, and fire alarm monitoring, monthly elevator testing, among others. Assists, coordinates, and directs vendors performing these functions as appropriate STATUS: Full Time LOCATION: Unity Hospital - 1555 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14626 DEPARTMENT: Facilities SCHEDULE: Day shift, 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains an accurate inventory and documentation of all safety equipment, including fire and life safety equipment. Coordinates and performs shutdown and restoration of fire protection and detection systems for repair or renovation. Performs limited troubleshooting, repairs, and testing of fire and life safety equipment. Conducts fire drills at assigned sites. Conducts Environment of Care, life safety, Statement of Condition (SOC), and other inspections and surveys and follows up on corrective actions to ensure proper compliance. Coordinates all Fire Marshall, Fire Department, and Insurance building inspections and tours. Tracks deficiencies and corrective action reports Assists in development and implementation of required plans for newly constructed facilities. This includes all training on new systems and staff education on procedures. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: AAS in Fire Protection Technology or related field, or a high school diploma or equivalent & 1-3 years of relevant work experience are required. Required Licensure/Certification: NYS Class "D" Driver's License required PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of New York State fire and building codes and NFPA standards preferred 1-3 years of work experience involving fire alarm systems preferred EDUCATION: AS (Required) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - These roles require a combination of movement and stationary work, including frequent standing, walking, and moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs.). Tasks may involve repetitive reaching, bending, pushing, or pulling, along with maintaining awareness in high-traffic or operational areas. Visual focus and spatial awareness are critical in facilities, logistics, or support settings. Emotional demands include managing interruptions, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. Environmental exposures may include equipment noise, shared workspaces, and occasional proximity to hazardous areas. Physical capability screening may be required. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: NYS DL - valid New York State Driver's License - New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) PAY RANGE: $21.00 - $28.00 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjE5NDAyLjEwNDE3QHJvY2hlc3RlcnJlZ2lvbmFsY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

How this job compares

Set against the 836 open Facilities Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21–28/hr
  • New York median$20–28/hr25 hourly ranges
  • US median$30–43/hr437 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $24.50/hr, is close to the New York median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the middle half of Facilities Technician hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 42 open Facilities Technician jobs in New York and 836 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Facilities Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (610 postings).
Education
14 of the 836 open Facilities Technician jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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